Papillon vs Pekingese
Compare the Papillon to the Pekingese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Papillons and Pekingese.
Compare the Papillon to the Pekingese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Papillons and Pekingese.
Breed Name | Papillon | Pekingese |
General Details | ||
Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
Lifespan | 12-16 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
Height | 8-11 in. | 6-9 in. |
Weight | 4-9 lb | 7-14 lb |
Intelligence | Average | Average |
History | ||
Origin Country | France | China |
Origin Year | 1500 AD | 20 BC |
Temperament | ||
Overall Friendliness | ||
Family Friendly | ||
Kid Friendly | ||
Pet Friendly | ||
Stranger Friendly | ||
Personality | ||
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Living Environment | ||
Apartment | Yes | Yes |
Indoor | Yes | Yes |
Small Yard | No | No |
Medium Yard | No | No |
Large Yard | No | No |
Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 50°F to 80°F | 55°F to 75°F |
Barks/Howls | ||
Exercise Needs | ||
Energy Level | High | Low-Medium |
Exercise Required | High | Low |
Top Running Speed | 14 mph | 12 mph |
Strength | Low | Low |
Grooming Needs | ||
Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Shedding | None-Low | High |
Dander | Low | Medium |
Drool Amount | None | None |
Breed Name | Papillon | Pekingese |
Breed Mentality | ||
Dominant/Alpha | Yes | Yes |
Family/Pack | No | No |
Independent | Yes | No |
Breed Focus | ||
Distracted Easily | No | No |
Average | Yes | Yes |
Focused & Patient | No | No |
Breed Instincts | ||
Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
Chasing | Below Average | Below Average |
Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
Fighting | Very Low | Very Low |
Guarding | Very Low | Below Average |
Herding | Very Low | Below Average |
Hunting | Below Average | Below Average |
Protection | Very Low | Below Average |
Remove Vermin | Average | Below Average |
Sledding | Very Low | Below Average |
Watch | Average | Average |
Breed Name | Papillon | Pekingese |
Lifespan | ||
Lifespan | 12-16 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
Common Health Issues | ||
Brachycephalic Syndrome | No | Yes |
Cataracts | No | Yes |
Cleft Palate | No | Yes |
Collapsed Trachea | Yes | No |
Cryptorchidism | No | Yes |
Distichiasis | No | Yes |
Ectopic Cilia | No | Yes |
Ectopic Cilia | No | Yes |
Entropion | No | Yes |
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome | No | Yes |
Hydrocephalus | No | Yes |
Hypoglycemia | Yes | No |
Intervertebral Disk Disease | No | Yes |
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca | No | Yes |
Mitral Valve Disease | No | Yes |
Open Fontanel | Yes | No |
Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | Yes |
Breed Name | Papillon | Pekingese |
Coat | ||
Hair | Yes | No |
Fur | No | Yes |
Coat Type | ||
Single Coat | Yes | No |
Double Coat | No | Yes |
Coat Texture | ||
Silky | Yes | No |
Straight | Yes | Yes |
Wavy | No | Yes |
Coat Length(s) | ||
Long | Yes | Yes |
Coat Color(s) | ||
Black, Brown, & White | Yes | No |
Black, Red, & White | Yes | No |
Brown & White | Yes | No |
Fawn & White | Yes | No |
Red | Yes | No |
Red, White, & Sable | Yes | No |
Sable | Yes | No |
White | Yes | Yes |
White & Black | Yes | No |
White & Lemon | Yes | No |
White & Liver | Yes | No |
White & Red | Yes | No |
White & Sable | Yes | No |
White & Silver | Yes | No |
White, Black, & Tan | Yes | No |
Biscuit | No | Yes |
Black | No | Yes |
Black & Tan | No | Yes |
Cream | No | Yes |
Fawn | No | Yes |
Fawn Brindle | No | Yes |
Fawn Sable | No | Yes |
Gray | No | Yes |
Gray Sable | No | Yes |
Light Red | No | Yes |
Red Brindle | No | Yes |
Red Sable | No | Yes |